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Chapter Nine

I sat up abruptly. I was breathing hard.

It was just a dream, it was just a dream, it was just a dream, it was just a dream…

I kept saying over and over in my head.

Blade's pokeball opened.

-Miss Violet, are you alright? I sensed a disturbance.-

I kept trying to control my breathing and slow my heart down; otherwise, I would have a panic attack.

I'm fine. It was just a dream. Nothing more.

Violet, are you okay?

My Father's voice was in my head.

I could be better, it was just a dream.

I got complete control of myself and began to wonder.

Who were those people chasing us? What was with those outfits?

Vi-Vi, do I sense someone else in there?

Just Blade and me.

No, there's someone else…. Is that Rani?

Gulp.

Yes, she sneaked inside my luggage.

This is quite unfortunate.

Yes it is.

Get ready; we're going to see some sights today.

I've had enough sleep anyways.

I looked through my bags to find a good outfit. I chose some jeans, a pink shirt and my pink boots.

Once I had cleaned up, Rani was in her ball and Blade was out next to me.

I sighed and waited for my Dad outside my room.

"Alright, let's go." He said.

"Where?" I asked, curious.

"You'll see." Dad smiled and blocked his mind.

I pouted. He chuckled.

We went down to the restaurant for breakfast. We had a nice breakfast and after that headed out to the parking lot.

Dad had rented a car; it was a white Mercedes.

Blade got in the back seat, Dad in the driver's seat (obviously) and I went in the passenger side.

I tried reading his mind but he still blocked it! How do you block it for long periods of time?!

"Very easily, actually." He chuckled, answering my unasked question.

It's probably because I'm really weak.

"Don't think that, honey."

I continued pouting until we stopped at a huge parking lot.

"We're here."

I stepped out of the car. I saw a huge statue of a pokemon?

"That's right, this is one of Veilstone's popular tour sites; Dialga's Statue." Dad informed me.

"Wow," I marveled, "It's so... so big!"

-Very magnificent, indeed.-

"Let's get a closer look!" I walked towards the statue.

Dad and Blade followed close behind me.

Once we got close to the Dialga Statue, I saw a gift shop. I looked at my Dad, expectantly.

He nodded and smiled.

I ran inside and began looking at everything. I found a lot of cute plushies of several different pokemon. I got a Chimchar for Flint, a Bonsly for Bertha, a Combee for Aaron, a Riolu for Cynthia and I got a Dialga, a Larvitar and a Ralts for me.

I also found several books for my Dad and me.

After I had raided the gift shop (with Blade carrying my bags) we went to the statue. It was made out of stone and it stood atop a metal platform. We gazed at it for quite some time.

"Come on, we have more things to see." My Father chided gently.

"Okay." I followed my Dad.

We got in the car again and Dad blocked his mind, again. I became very agitated with him and his superior psychic powers.

"Don't be like that, Vi-Vi." Dad laughed.

"Humph." I said, crossing my arms.

He sighed.

"Now where?" I finally asked after a few moments of silence.

"We're just going to explore the city on foot for a while." Dad told me.

I nodded.

We were back at the Hotel parking lot. He parked the car and we got off to explore.

Everyone we passed looked at us strangely; mostly they were looking at me. I really wanted to know what they were thinking.

"That's not polite, Vi." Dad said without looking at me.

I didn't say anything and continued walking.

"Hey Lu!"

We turned to see who had called.

"Hi Maylene." Dad answered.

A girl, with pink hair, there was a bandage on her nose and she wore sweats, approached us.

"What are you doing here in Veilstone?" She asked, smiling.

"It's our weeks off. Maylene, this is my daughter, Violet. Violet, this is Maylene, the Gym Leader of this City."

Maylene shook my hand. "Nice to finally meet Lu's daughter, he told me about you a couple years back."

"Nice to meet you too." I smiled.

"You guys look almost exactly the same! I can really tell Lu's your Dad, if you don't mind me saying so." Maylene laughed.

Blade came to my side. Maylene looked closely at him.

"Is this Gallade yours, Violet?" She asked.

I nodded. "Yes. But he's more of a bodyguard."

"If I'm not mistaken, Gallades are half Psychic and half Fighting type, right?" Maylene looked at my Dad for a response.

"That's right." Dad smiled.

"Lucario, come on out!" she opened a pokeball.

Blade grinned and took an attack stance.

"Blade?" I asked, unsure of his behavior.

"Violet, would you like to battle, you know, just a friendly match?" She asked, looking at me.

I looked at my Dad, worriedly.

He nodded. "Why not, you need to practice your battle skills."

"I accept your challenge, Maylene." I smiled.

"Great! Let's go to my gym." She walked and we followed.

-I can't wait! I love testing my strengths in battle!-

"Then we should grab a win, right?" I said, smirking.

"Not so fast Violet, not anyone can defeat me, I'm quite powerful, despite my looks." Maylene taunted.

"Let's make it a two round battle, two pokemon." I challenged.

"I agree, let's do it!"

We had arrived at Maylene's gym and I began to remember the battles I've seen.

Maylene went to the other side of the arena and I stood, facing her.

"Go, Lucario!"

"Let's go, Blade!"

Lucario and Gallade took to their attack stances.

"Go ahead Violet." Maylene smiled.

"My pleasure, Blade use Fury Cutter!" I ordered.

"Use Quick Attack to dodge!"

Blade ran towards Lucario, the swords on its elbow extended. Lucario ran around the field, dodging Blade.

I began to panic a bit. None of Blade's attacks were making any contact!

Keep your head, Vi-Vi, use your intelligence.

I looked over at my Dad and nodded. "Blade use Confusion to keep Lucario from moving!"

"Detect, Lucario!"

Blade was faster than Lucario and used Confusion to keep Lucario in place. Lucario was gaining some heavy damage from the Confusion attack.

"Oh no! Lucario, return!" Maylene called Lucario back to his pokeball. She smirked. "Great job, but I'm not done yet!" Maylene threw a pokeball onto the field. A Machoke appeared.

"Good job Blade, fall back!"

-Thanks for the honor of battling for you, Miss Violet.-

I smiled and took out the green and white pokeball from my pocket. "Battle time, Rani!" I threw it.

Rani appeared on the field, ready to fight.

A battle?

Rani looked back at me with a raised up eyebrow.

Do you want or not? We can just forfeit, you know.

Tch, no way! I'm ready, let's go, bring it on!

"Go ahead, Maylene." I smirked.

"My honor, Machoke, Low Kick!"

Grab it by the foot, Rani.

Machoke charged at Rani, thinking the match was already won with this attack. Once Machoke used Low Kick, Rani grabbed it by the foot and threw it at the far side of the field.

"Focus Energy!" Maylene called.

Dig, they're trying to target you for sure.

Rani dug underground, while Machoke glowed red.

"Watch for it, Machoke, be alert!"

Machoke turned in all directions, trying to feel vibrations, to where Rani was coming up. After a moment Rani jumped up from the earth in front of Machoke.

"Seismic Toss!"

"Sandstorm!"

Before Rani could use Sandstorm, Machoke grabbed tightly onto Rani and jumped up. They began falling fast and Rani was thrown on the ground.

Rani!

Rani struggled to get up.

Don't you dare recall me, I will win this battle!

Don't be stubborn; if you take another hit you're done.

No, I will win!

I sighed. Rock Throw!

Rani used parts of the broken field and hurled them at Machoke.

"Use Karate Chop, to break the rocks!"

Every rock that went towards Machoke got broken into little pieces. Rani and I gasped. I didn't think Machoke was that strong!

"Finish it with Earthquake, Machoke!" Maylene knew she was going to win.

Or was she?

Use Sandstorm and then Dig underground!

Rani hid the field with Sandstorm and then nothing was visible.

We waited for the field to clear.